Dietetics Careers | Dietitian Jobs at Plena Healthcare

Why choose a Dietetics career at Plena Healthcare

As a Plena Dietitian, no two days are the same. You’ll be providing service to residential aged care facilities, whether that be clinical work or food service support, or out in the community, visiting clients in private homes, and retirement villages. Always helping older adults live healthier, happier lives through optimal nutrition.

Our Dietitians build meaningful relationships with clients, supporting them to achieve their nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing goals. Whether it’s helping someone maintain their independence, improving their quality of life, or supporting aged care homes to deliver exceptional nutrition services, the impact you make is tangible every day.

Benefits of Working with Plena Healthcare

We’re Committed to Setting Our Dietitians Up For Success

Extensive administrative support, allowing you to focus on client care
Regular team catch-ups, collaboration days, and networking opportunities
Ongoing professional development
Wellbeing benefits through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with support available 24/7
Healthcare employee benefits and fitness passport for discounted gym access

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Why our Dietitians love working for Plena

As a Plena Dietitian, You’ll thrive in a positive, supportive environment led by clinicians who understand your role. Our leadership team are practicing Dietitians who provide ongoing clinical and professional support.

At Plena Healthcare, we genuinely prioritise work-life balance and flexibility. With no structured clinic hours, and ability to organise your schedule, you’re autonomous in your delivery and can structure your work day in a way that works for you.

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Professional Development & Industry Connection

Every Plena Dietitian receives access to paid CPD allowance ($500 pro-rata), paired with frequent internal professional development sessions, workshops, and team learning opportunities. We encourage development aligned with your clinical interests and career goals.

In addition, you’ll benefit from:

Regular professional development opportunities relevant to your role
Networking and collaboration opportunities with Plena speech pathologists, physios, occupational therapists and podiatrists
Opportunity to learn from the wider team of 50+ experienced aged care dietitians

We’re passionate about keeping our clinicians at the forefront of industry standards and best practice.

Plus, you’ll gain access to our exclusive Plena Perks and benefits program because we believe fulfilling careers are built on strong support systems.

Career Development Pathways for Dietitians

We’re passionate about supporting early-career podiatrists to build confidence, develop their clinical skills, and thrive in their new profession. From day one, you’ll be supported by a dedicated Regional Manager and Team Leader, with a structured onboarding program that includes an at-home induction, hands-on training alongside a senior clinician.

At Plena Healthcare, you won’t just start a job, you’ll begin a flexible, rewarding, and purpose-driven career.

Click here to find out more about our Graduate Program.

Meet our Dietetics Team

We are proudly one of the largest Dietetics teams in Australia. United by our shared purpose, dedication and quality clinical care, and sharing knowledge.

We are a national team, with strong local ties in QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, ACT, we make it a priority to come together often, celebrate our successes, and strengthen our connections with one another.

Work life balance

Flexible schedules to suit you

Our efficient rostering practices schedule dedicated time for paperwork and administration, allowing you to focus on clinical work, and minimising time on the road.

1:1 Mentoring

Ongoing mentoring and advice

In addition to the one-on-one clinical and professional support all of our team members receive, Plena Healthcare offers a unique ‘One-on-one mentoring program’ with industry leaders, who are there to ensure your wellbeing and personal development thrives.

Fitness Passport

We care about your wellbeing

you and your family can enjoy unlimited entry to a wide network of gyms, pools, and fitness centres close to home – all under one discounted membership. It’s a fantastic way for us to support each other in staying active, healthy, and connected.

Treasure Chest Fund

We like to spread joy

We like to spread joy. We’ll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients !

Professional Development Budget

We want to invest in YOU!

We’ll give you an annual allowance of $500 towards your learning and development.

Shine Days

Opportunities to recharge

Access an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge and bring energy to your role.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Dietitian working in aged care do?

As a Dietitian in aged care, you'll build meaningful relationships with older Australians while using your nutrition expertise to enhance health, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life through personalised, evidence-based care.

What qualifications do I need to apply for a Dietetics role?

A Bachelor or Masters Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. Current DA Registration.

Do you offer graduate programs for Dietitians?

Yes, we offer entry-level roles with mentorship to help you grow. We are so proud of our graduate pathway program, with amazing feedback from our most recent grads. Our graduate program is specifically tailored to Dietitians while also having access to a broader Graduate program hosted by Plena.

Can oversees Dietitians apply to work at Plena?

Are part-time or flexible roles available for Dietitians??

Yes, we provide flexible schedules to support work-life balance.

Dietetics Careers at Plena Healthcare